A third-generation California native, I grew up in Santa Cruz and attended UC Davis. I met my wife in college and we have two kids (13 and 10). This is my 18th year teaching, and I have primarily been teaching AP social studies courses for the last 10 years. I have been using Class Companion ever since I first heard about it in spring semester of 2023. My favorite thing about it is how much my students enjoy it and are excited when we use it.